Exeter Energy Storage Basin Dam

Exeter Energy Storage Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 2003. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Exeter Energy Storage Basin Dam

The primary purpose of Exeter Energy Storage Basin Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Empire Tire Of Edgewater Ii, Llc;reenergy Sterling Ct Limited Partnership (private).

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2015. That was over 10 years ago.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Coordinates41.71276, -71.82436

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10 acre-ft
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerEmpire Tire of Edgewater II, LLC;ReEnergy Sterling CT Limited Partnership
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/27/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT01734
Federal IDCT01734
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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